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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1953

Page

4

Clean-Up Week and Poppy Day Promote Community Safety

The piece argues Clean-Up Week benefits households and the nation by reducing disease and fire risks through tidier homes and lots. It also urges wearing a Memorial Poppy on Poppy Day to honor veterans and support living war victims via the American Legion Auxiliary. A school board debate on junior and senior prom dances reflects local concerns about teen entertainment and road safety in Folk.

American Legion Auxiliary Isue Pols

Residents urge stricter enforcement to curb dangerous driving

A village letter complains of dangerous driving on Polk streets, citing wild exhibitions, rubber marks, and speeding. Residents urge stronger police action to protect pedestrians, noting most incidents occur when the off duty constable is unavailable. References to local residents and a Sunday luncheon are included.

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Mrs Elmer Allen Guests With Thomsen at Exeter

Mrs Elmer Allen and daughter of Oak with Mr and Mrs Martin Thomsen of Exeter were Sunday guests of Mrs Frank Davis. A film sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship is set for May 4 at 8 00. Public frvnted.

Bert Post Grace Reece Kearney HG Brauer Wm. Stunkel Samily Elmer Allen Oak Martin Thomsen Exeter Frank Davis Methodist Youth Fellowship

Gard of Thanks to Kind Friends and Helpers

I wish to thank all whose flow er cards ecards and kind words and other assistance made my recent illness much less burdensome Mrs H E Warren

H. E. Warren

Card of Thanks for hospital and home care

Sincere thanks to all who sent cards and gifts while we were in the hospital and since returning home they were greatly appreciated.

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